Veterinary Assistant/Technician/Specialist 632540
About The Position
The College of Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital at Oklahoma State University is seeking an enthusiastic person with a passion for small animals to provide clinical assistance to professional staff and treatments to patients admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. The role offers opportunities to participate in one-on-one training of veterinary students and work alongside veterinary specialists to provide clients and patients with a high standard of care. This position is in the small animal primary care area of the hospital. The VTH is a 145,000-square-foot, full-service veterinary teaching hospital providing 24-hour care for domestic and selected exotic and wildlife species. It admits more than 15,500 clinical cases annually and hospitalizes 5–8 ICU cases per day. Its equipment includes digital radiography, MRI, CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, a 24-hour clinical pathology lab, oxygen cages, pulse oximetry, capnography, I-Stat point-of-care testing, telemetry, blood pressure and central venous pressure monitoring, Pleur-Evac suction units, and ventilator therapy. Candidates may interact with 20 small animal specialists, interns, and residents. The position is full-time, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The appointment is regular and continuous until further notice.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, conferred on or before the agreed-upon start date.
- Two years of related experience; or an Associate of Science degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA-accredited veterinary technology program with two years of related experience; or a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences or a related area; or a DVM degree or equivalent.
- Experience restraining small and large animals, administering injections, and placing peripheral, central, and urinary catheters.
- Knowledge of equipment used within the VTH, including personal computers, telephones, copy machines, lasers, video endoscopes, diagnostic laboratory equipment, cameras/video cameras, and electrodiagnostic equipment.
- Physical ability to lift animals weighing 50 pounds or greater onto exam tables and into elevated cages.
- Must comply with the mandatory rabies pre-exposure vaccine program.
Nice To Haves
- Vocational/technical education.
- Five years of experience as a Veterinary Technician Specialist recognized by NAVTA, or credentials in a specialty that the VTH defines as meriting recognition.
- Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) certification or registration.
- Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification or registration.
- Ability to perform assigned tasks independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical assistance to professional staff.
- Provide treatments to patients admitted to the Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
- Participate in one-on-one training of veterinary students.
- Work alongside veterinary specialists to provide care to clients and patients.
- Restrain small and large animals, administer injections, and place peripheral, central, and urinary catheters.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- 13 paid holidays, including one full week off around Christmas
- Paid annual leave
- Paid sick leave
- Free access to OSU gym and fitness centers
- Employee assistance program
- Free professional development through the main campus human resources department
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
